Bok Choy White Stem HEIRLOOM Seeds

Brassica rapa (Chinensis group)

Item #0139

45 days. The succulent leaves of White
Stem have a mild, swiss chard-like
flavor but slightly sweet, tender
and delicious. Use in stir-fries with
beef, pork, seafood; also good in
salads when leaves are young.
Drop into soup and simmer just
until limp — essential for won ton
soup. Steam like spinach for a
tasty side dish. Also called white
mustard cabbage or pak choy.
Edible flowers.

This packet sows six 8-foot rows.

Days to Emerge:5-10 days

Seed Depth:1/4" - 1/2"

Seed Spacing:
a group of 4 seeds every 6"

Row Spacing:
18"

Thinning:
When 4" tall, thin to 1 every 6"

When to sow outside: 4 to 6 weeks
before average last frost, or as soon as soil
can be worked. Sow again in late summer
for fall crop. In mild climates you can even
sow in the fall for early winter harvest.

When to start inside: Not recommended.

Harvesting: Harvest after about 8 weeks,
or when the yellow flowers begin to
emerge from the center. Outer leaves
can be picked much before that, leaving
enough leaves to keep the plant growing.
When harvesting baby bok choy, cut the
entire head flush with the soil surface